POLICE are hunting a thug who assaulted a man in a Renfrewshire street.
The 28-year old victim was found by officers who were called to a disturbance in Clarence Street, Paisley, at around 1am this morning.
Police wouldn't confirm the type of weapon involved in the incident but said the injured man was taken to hospital, where he was later released.
The incident is being treated as a serious assault and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Constable Dougie Macfarlane, from Paisley CID, said: "Thankfully, the man did not require any extensive treatment, but this is an incident that could quite easily have turned much more serious.
"I am appealing for anyone in the Clarence Street or Seedhill area of Paisley, who may have seen anything suspicious in the early hours of this morning, to please come forward.
"If you believe you may have information which could assist our enquiries, call 101, quoting incident 0183 of June 10. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous."
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